Description: A man of a pale complexion, 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 brass crest is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nithther 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 Nithther. After a long history of fighting, Nithther and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: He wears just a green suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Deep green spinel (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Interpreter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Bather father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.