Description: Standing 4'8", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large black jacket. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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 ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Being a Navigator kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Jabbie was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Revenge; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Elaim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Elaim was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).