Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Meena hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest is bronze and curly. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barkeep. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Baradad hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His childhood dream was to be a Armorer, but he was a colossal failure. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. After a long history of fighting, Susannah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Theirastra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Balimaar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Balimaar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).