Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is golden. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 220 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. She is physically well-built. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Pearl was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.