Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Oppah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears his white fur up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20000 sp. White opal (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white crest is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: Azzakh was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 sp. Hematite (5 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: Gifted from a young age, Thodris studied abroad. 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 Bowyer. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Wiggan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).