Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a brown shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and tan pants. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Helen lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Ranala learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his gray fur up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 260 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is golden and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calcitro is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Calcitro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.