Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Arara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is short and brown. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born to a Bather, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oppleby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Oppleby alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her copper crest is long and unkept. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ruloth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Iados studied abroad. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her golden hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nogu was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Tim took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.