Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has moderate length cinnamon fur. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her top pastel hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Merchant business.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. With wild silver hair. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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, Chaedi is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and carries shortbows. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She wears her black crest up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Jacoba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has worked as a Servant like her father before her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jade (50 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.