Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small island village. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 sp. Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished sword as well. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Hugh hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Hugh was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Coral (120 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a large black jacket, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has gray eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 cp.