Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. 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 moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His crest is scarlet and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 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: He comes from a rich northern family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Pijjirik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and violet robe with the hood down. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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 west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nuraval grew up listening to his father's many stories. Nuraval liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Valorean was taken on many hunting expeditions. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and 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: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.