Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant 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 Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10 pp. 4 Thunderstones. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Ida was born the youngest of three triplets. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ida never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

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 usually wears her black robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Gynk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her red robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gildmak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vanchu's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tattered old clothes. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).