Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a yellow vest and prefers blue and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). White opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Ahlyssa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently the stress of being a Miner has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Modean wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He wears his blonde hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: Born in the south to a Cook, Dûgz learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Baker business.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fancy yellow suit. His brown hair is lengthy. His half smiles and violet 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. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Kyle was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is still thick. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Adam hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).