Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Terse, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Nemeia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Gildmak speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Gildmak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, white cloak. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Forcas will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.