Description: This tall, slender man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has white eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the east to a Healer, Akta learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the east. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp).