Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black crest. She wears green trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a hunchback. Her crest is black and very short. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Oren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When Oren reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thamior embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thamior studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). White opal (800 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Claira's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Claira studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Merchant. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is content; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.