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 a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dean was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Dean and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Miner; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 sp. Onyx (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west to a Farmer, Naeris learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Tanner father left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His silver hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aerdeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aerdeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Olunt lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp.