Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Slave Trader; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Hunter. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is auburn and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Efferil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 pp.