Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is auburn and very short. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired him part-time. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the north. Frug was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jet (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

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 wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. 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. Nella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amber (80 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Painter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. With bright red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Lagazi was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to be a armorer again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.