Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sailor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Banker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and white robe with the hood down. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp.