Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Tharivol liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a sai and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Aust was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and bows. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is silver and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.