Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Zepar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vanchu will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. His hair is blonde and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her white hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Murgen grew up listening to her father's many stories. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Amber (120 gp).