Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. His rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Hirrathak was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Roofer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her white hair is lengthy. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). White opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the east. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Myev took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amber (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Sculptor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the east to a Sculptor, Trym learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Chaedi's homeland. Chaedi decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. After a long history of fighting, Chaedi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Varis was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Engraver. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).