Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 sp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west, 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. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Tanner and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tan collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Navigator business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Navigator soon after.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.