Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. She has moderate length red hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Interpreter, Bryseis learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She very much looks the part of a Cook. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Bree hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. Her black hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amber (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Junk Dealer mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jade (140 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears black trousers with violet and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Crown-heir who has hired her part-time. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'5" western man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Tailor born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).