Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Rose was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Spice Merchant. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1400 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Chem speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: Hûra was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She has moderate length copper crest. She is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Interpreter business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gaaki was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Solomon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.