Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is blue and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1700 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Navigator. She has golden hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her brown hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bather. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length beige fur. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his feathered pastel hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sweet was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Sweet alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.