Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Pennie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a engraver again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Fistula was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Tenena was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. 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 mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2600 pp. Silver ewer (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. Giselle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her golden hair up. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).