Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born in the west. 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: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2400 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Bertram was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She usually wears her green robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and grey tie. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. She has slicked back red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 340 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jet (160 gp).