Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aust will drive conversation. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Azurite (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.