Description: This younger 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 a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aldous never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

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

Possessions: 900 sp. Hematite (9 gp). 4 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in halberd use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Reynard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Gerard was taken on many hunting expeditions. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gerard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Tim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Locksmith business.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.