Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears baggy violet pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has moderate length black hair. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Aline was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a Barrister first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Harriet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small island village. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He wears his brown hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Mayor, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).