Description: A moderately attractive man, 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 chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has green eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 Masseuse. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2400 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sculptor. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hamil will drive conversation. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.