Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Lagazi learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 500 pp. Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman wears an entirely white suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has chestnut hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ghaliver grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. 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 likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 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: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and black tie. He has cinnamon fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.