Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, John was taken on many hunting expeditions. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Justin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Justin studied abroad. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 16000 cp. Jet (110 gp). Rose (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears brown trousers with blue and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shane is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.