Description: A 5'9" northern man, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. He has no fur. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'3". He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and brown tie. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 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 (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 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 (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is rusty and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a Mayor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.