Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Butcher mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Suhnae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Ahvain was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ahvain's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. He wears his auburn hair up. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the south. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.