Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nim will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Bellfounder soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears just a black suit. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Kaladan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Thiala wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her red hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 23000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.