Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". 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 blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his black hair up. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and carries quarterstaffs. His red hair is braided into rings. He has green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Alex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1900 sp.