Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. His hair is short and auburn. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Kildrak is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).