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, and carries shortbows. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Henry was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a white shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Heian was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His scarlet crest is long and unkept. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 sp.