Description: A 5'1" northern 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. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 Stylist. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his monstrous two handed axe. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Cartwright.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Being a Knight 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 is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.