Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nazdûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Coral (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. 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: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Arumawann was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Mason uniform. She has moderate length white hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jacinth (2000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Dondon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Dondon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a black vest and prefers red and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. After coming to the age of reason, Dustin took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2300 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.