Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Azdûsh hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Azdûsh was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azdûsh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. 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 red hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, white cloak, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Jade (110 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.