Description: This malnourished man very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Wella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Wella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Oda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Healer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Lavinia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy purple hair. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Pelaios began to lead the lost caravan. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 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.

Description: This western man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Gorbundus was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bather. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black crest. He is typically in his Fisher uniform. He has a hunchback. His crest is black and very short. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Fisher. He became a Fisher soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).