Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is typically in his Merchant uniform. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Orsik was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Merchant. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Sailor father left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pog isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pog grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jade (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a Weaver, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. She has silver eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Lerissa was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Fortune-teller. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.