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 wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. She has blue eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 40. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amber (130 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports auburn long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mary studied abroad. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She's in love; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a Unemployed, her father struggled to pay the bills. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy cinnamon fur. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 1700 pp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.