Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". 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 greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and violet handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.