Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man wears just a blue suit. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports a flattop hair cut. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She got into the Server business at a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished scythe as well. His gray fur is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Navigator, his father struggled to pay the bills. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).