Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Rael was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Detective, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are violet.

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. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Panana and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: She wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is chestnut and curly. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She keeps her black crest in a pixie cut. She has red eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the north. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.