Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Herbalist. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A freak accident while working with her Carter father left her crippled. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is physically well-built. Her fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 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.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and carries bows. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her ears are large.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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, Verin 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 was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this southern woman tends to wear a large grey jacket. With wild blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Major magic item.