Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her red hair down. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Lia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Lia was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Spice Merchant. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born into a rich family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries pickaxes. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He struck the Fisher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Courier does. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Amber (70 gp).