Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'8" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Vani has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Vani and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His tied-back hair is white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ratbag will drive conversation. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He struck the Miller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Donella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the east to a Doctor, Borgu learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 sp.