Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. 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 wracked by social anxiety; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Thomas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a barber and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has wavy white hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Nicholas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is greedy; and doesn't want to be a weaver and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.