Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Iolite (80 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Coral (60 gp).

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Roger was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 140 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his long black fur kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He got into the Actor business at a young age. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Smoking has worked very hard to control his curse. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She got into the Navigator business at a young age. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.