Description: An older man who 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 not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is red. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Military, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Arannis took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has wavy silver hair. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Erdan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Bowyer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.