Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. 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 hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Roofer, his father struggled to pay the bills. In his 19th 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Naeris was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.