Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ghâm grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ghâm. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

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. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Gimgen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Gimgen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 310 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by sweets. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Seebo embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.