Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple yellow robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Navigator profession.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jade (120 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a red and green robe with the hood down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, Curran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Sard (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Oolah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tan vest and prefers black and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). White opal (400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and balancing her hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).