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 is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Althaea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born to a Tanner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jade (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'11" when asserting herself. She has slicked back golden hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Dagnal would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

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 Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. While she appears to be a normal Tiefling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erky grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.