Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length purple hair. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brass crest. She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. She has a hunchback. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Farideh was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Farideh's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sailor profession.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Merchant. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His white hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is silver and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Wobbles was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.