Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Direcris embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Servant. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 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 tied-back hair is blonde. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Meriele hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aust isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 gp. Obsidian (10 gp).