Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jade (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A 5'5" western man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.