Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, 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 a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: John was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 pp. Jasper (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has green eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alexandre does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Superior lock.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Arnold was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).