Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, 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 wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 5'10", this man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 sp. Coral (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Aldous began to lead the lost caravan. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 cp. Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Servant. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Justin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Justin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).