Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekemon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her purple hair is heavily combed to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Jeweler, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.