Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She has a hunchback. Her hair is red and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ranala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ranala was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Spice Merchant. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His cinnamon fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Baker. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 24000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. This copper eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Marshal. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has black hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

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

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).