Description: He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no fur. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Leaf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Bowyer and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Gurdis was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Gurdis was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gurdis's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Gurdis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1900 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She wears her red hair down. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Azza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. After a long history of fighting, Azza and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'8". She wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a pastel tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has no fur. He wears an eyepatch.

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. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Five studied abroad. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.