Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by teas. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 60. 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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local ruler

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Silk rope.