Description: An older woman who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tattered old clothes. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Dean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Dean was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: Faral was born with her father's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and she has a crush on the local brewer

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: The child of a Bather, who enjoyed hunting, Thiala was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Thiala alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she has a crush on the local bather

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.