Description: An older man who 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 not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an entirely grey suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Quarion speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

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 parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aelar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aelar. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is wearing a long, brown cloak. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. Being a Fletcher 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aramil will drive conversation. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.