Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 6. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Jet (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His crest is brass and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Black opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Clerebold hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a brown suit. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Miller but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Zephan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Zephan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She wears her brass crest down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a red and brown robe with the hood down. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 210 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 3 Acid flasks.