Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. Her crest is short and white. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Farideh took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears an entirely pastel suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Quick learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She likes to wear red tank tops with brown skirt. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Seraphina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'3". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Veit was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jet (100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mialee studied abroad. Through the years after Mialee was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mialee's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her blonde hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. Through the years after Zook was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Zook's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.