Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a large green jacket. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Nija is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the east to a Engraver, Nija learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Coral (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a grey shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and red pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). White opal (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His blue crest is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Zedaar hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.