Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ernest was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ernest decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (50 gp). Jade (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His white hair is thinning but still full. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He has a hunchback. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Barber. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Chad was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is white and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.