Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses like a well dressed Priest does. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and green tie. He wears his purple hair down. His eyes are white.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Cressel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kava grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).