Description: A 5'6" eastern man, 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 golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Robert learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 sp. Obsidian (4 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Lance was born with his father's beautiful face. When Lance reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Lance and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He very much looks the part of a Courier. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Human Adept 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed 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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. After coming to the age of reason, Alex 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.