Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports black long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished longsword as well. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and black tie. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Ella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Jo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.