Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spice Merchant business.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished warhammer as well. Her tied-back hair is white. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Chay never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.