Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and he perpetually has his trident ready. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: To be a Server again; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Apothecary like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears brown trousers with yellow and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Dean was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.