Description: This late middle aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is short and red. Her ears are large.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Varis's homeland. Varis decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in a small island village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Hethress was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Hethress never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, brown cloak. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Interpreter. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing his hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her red fur, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Cask was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Spice Merchant. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.