Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. 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 white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A freak accident while working with his Mason father left him crippled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 88. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers black and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is physically well-built. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Anselm hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Armorer.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Hematite (16 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Performer like his mother before him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and balancing his hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.