Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His golden hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ralf studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Virra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She takes great joy in being the best Fortune-teller in town.

History: The child of a Priest, who enjoyed hunting, Nala was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Nala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 gp.