Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'7" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Qualen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is white and curly. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has achieved small success as a Fisher.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'2" western man, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Unemployed, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Coral (90 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Rieta is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Krimmon's homeland. Krimmon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).