Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He became a Actor soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Dean was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Actor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Justin was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. 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 into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Navigator like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.