Description: This eastern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brass crest is still thick. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does and is in decent physical shape. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is wearing a long, green cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is an amazing painter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after Veit was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Veit's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Masseuse; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 pp. Red spinel (40 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Decarabia was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and she wants revenge against illithids

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 49. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (50 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.