Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by teas. His hair is chestnut and very short. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has green eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Immeral was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.