Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she very much looks the part of a Merchant. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Erevan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His brown hair is still thick. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Efferil was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'8" and wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.