Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Engong was born with her mother's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norûk was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Norûk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tan deerstalker hat and tan clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp.