Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he very much looks the part of a Interpreter. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Aust was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Nim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Nim was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Uthemar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Merchant. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.