Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black fur is unkempt and raggedy. This copper eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Kite was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has brown hair. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Markosian began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Gorga managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Sard (80 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and pastel robe with the hood down. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Fortune-teller, but she got bored and became a Cook. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gilthur embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Through the years after Gilthur was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gilthur's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Emerald (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She wears her black hair down. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Damaia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sellsword but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).