Description: An older man who has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered club and tarnished scimitar as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Barkeep, his mother struggled to pay the bills. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and wears a simple brown robe with white stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is still thick. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A freak accident while working with his Actor mother left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.