Description: An older woman who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Ella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Servant, Saphara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Through the years after Saphara was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Saphara's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.