Description: She dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tana grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Tana took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blue crest is thinning but still full. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hoshû is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Hoshû was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Hoshû 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 travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Emma was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Locksmith. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is silver and very short. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. At some point she was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thamuz's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thamuz studied abroad. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Thamuz never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.