Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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 son.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Whurdred hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by sweets. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Zircon (80 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.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'9". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dyer, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her hair is short and red. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Creega studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has taken up work as a Hunter and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and is wearing a long, tan cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Seamstress; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.