Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has green eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired him part-time. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Spice Merchant. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

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

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. She has wavy golden hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a hunchback. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. Coral (130 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this western man wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his green crest up. He has red eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.