Description: This malnourished man 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 braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Heward was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His tied-back hair is brown. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Unemployed who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Raymond and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Red spinel (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.