Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has worked as a Adventurer like her mother before her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Citrine (50 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.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thervan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Henry was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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 dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Bethrynna was born the youngest of three triplets. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. She has worked as a Carter like her mother before her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Berrian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Mordai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Mason and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.