Description: An older man who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and black tie. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is white. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3100 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blue crest. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When Havilar reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gray eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Anne speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp.