Description: She is scrawny and has patchy scarlet crest. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a hunchback. Her crest is short and scarlet. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Aasathra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and white tie. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Simon studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Sculptor business.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is white and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mara grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mara. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 sp. Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Avelina embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 cp. Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished kukri as well. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Susannah was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with yellow slacks. He wears his silver hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the south to a Gardener, Dalgal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Claira lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Silver ewer (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.