Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Scribe father left him crippled. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hobart was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 gp. Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. With bright auburn hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Bella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bella was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is yellow and very short. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top pastel hat.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).