Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He has no hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Hadarai learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, In love, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a assassin and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is an epitome of beauty. With wild black hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Willow lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

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 a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local sellsword

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.