Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, 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 styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Traki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Traki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Traki 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 Traki. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nutae was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". 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 red hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 90 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).