Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Naal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 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: He is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.