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 has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 Engraver. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is golden and very short. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Ivellios was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Amber (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).