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, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: 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 is black and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Masseuse and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 29000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His copper crest is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1700 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. His hair is white and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Lance was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his cinnamon fur down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Tricking enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Sage. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.