Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is brown and curly. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Hatae's homeland. Hatae decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Nicor was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dagger was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear red tank tops with white pants. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His tied-back hair is black. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp).

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.