Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, 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 shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull green iron scale mail, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the west. One day when Hugh was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Hugh was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His hair is short and white. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Sailor.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. Obsidian (12 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Average lock.