Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. 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 golden hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 15000 sp. Malachite (15 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy tan suit. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, brown cloak. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Miles liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Interpreter; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.