Description: He is a husky man, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is auburn and curly. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this western man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is portly but not overly obese. He has golden hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mortician. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Guy was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.