Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, 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 sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male usually wears his brown robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Watson does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Watson hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Black opal (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to protect his home

Flaws: Sensitive, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.