Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a lance on his belt. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Burto's homeland. Burto decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'3" and wears long strands of aquamarine and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his white hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilthur was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries flails. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 sp. Jade (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the south. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 21000 cp.