Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Peridot (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jade (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has brown hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 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.

Description: This southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is gold and curly. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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: Shedinn was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Shedinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Chad was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She carries a battered spear and tarnished flail as well. She has slicked back brown hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.