Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a grey vest and prefers white and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, green shirt, and brown tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Mardred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spice Merchant business.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She has golden hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Jet (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.