Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has no hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vola was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Vola liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She has moderate length white hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. After a long history of fighting, Tiaathque and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has moderate length silver hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. 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: To end her boredom; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He wears his brown hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great joy in being the best Beggar in town.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Trey began to lead the lost caravan. He tends to his Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).