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, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Richard reached his early adolescence his Human mother 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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 to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears his golden hair down. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Butcher profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Patrick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.