Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His green crest is singed and shortened. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Through the years after Chem was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Chem's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Chem and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Anne has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He wears his brown fur up. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Butcher born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Butcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Butcher responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his white hair down. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Engraver, but he got bored and became a Weaver. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a engraver again

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and expand her business

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is typically in her Barber uniform. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Barber business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.