Description: A 5'11" western 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 hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Frederick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered sai and tarnished rapier as well. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" southern man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When John reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear violet tank tops with blue pants. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Wymar hails from a village terrorized by drow. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Wymar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Norman wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Norman abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a cartwright again

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).