Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has moderate length silver hair. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His tied-back hair is silver. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.