Description: This dark-skinned male 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 tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and blonde. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).