Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Emma is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Emma was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Emma and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 250 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Ûshgol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Bardryn was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 18000 cp. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.