Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered whip and tarnished kukri as well. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Ruler, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 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.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Obsidian (4 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: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a red scarf. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Server father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict, Disease. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a gardener again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 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. 1 Minor 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 dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her black fur up. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Flask was born with her father's beautiful face. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.