Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, marred by chocolates. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Beggar. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Rolen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Rolen began to lead the lost caravan. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy golden hair. He has amber eyes.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Body Guard profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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: A woman of a pale complexion, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver crest is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. 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 fixated on the number 76. 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 disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has wavy brass crest. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.