Description: This malnourished man 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 no hair. His eyes are black.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Coral (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and yellow tie, and is pretty ugly. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Glûk was born with his father's beautiful face. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 pp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Darrow lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is red and curly. 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 spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Fivin was born the youngest of three triplets. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Fivin took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.