Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Shava was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local masseuse

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aramil has worked very hard to control his curse. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has a crush on the local jeweler

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Amber (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Three was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Secretive, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is well kept. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Katherine began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp).