Description: An older woman who is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather, she is not a threatening figure. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ahlyssa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Ahlyssa was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a white suit. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Sculptor mother left her crippled. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west. Sapply was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Baker. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has wavy silver hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith mother left him crippled. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by chocolates. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his religion dominates his actions

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

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Ploughman, Nora learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).