Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. Her blue hair is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired her part-time. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Amber (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kilia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Herbalist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his brown robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Amethyst (130 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears grey trousers with black and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She tends to her Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and balancing her hectic life and new marshal responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).