Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large violet jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Valanthe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her cinnamon fur in a flapper bob. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3 Thunderstones. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: An older woman who dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Terse, Lazy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Pijjirik speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and black. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ûkrom grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.