Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is white and very short. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pikar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Pikar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is chestnut and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 Roofer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Roofer for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy black fur. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet 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 crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Donaar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp).