Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Miles never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. Heward abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2100 sp. White pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Shane enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).