Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Terse, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has violet eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Mara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp).