Description: He wears long strands of opal and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has brown fur. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 150 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Black opal (400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Ethereal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: An older man who is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 150 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has moderate length black fur. Her eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelt studied abroad. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1900 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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 at the edge of vast island. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This northern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Nagrette hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Nagrette was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bather. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.