Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Arjhan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Arjhan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Arjhan reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Mella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his golden hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Frug was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 5 Acid flasks. 3 Thunderstones.