Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Berrian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Weaver, but he got bored and became a Miller. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a yellow suit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Aelar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. He has taken up work as a Bellfounder and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.