Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her childhood dream was to be a Apothecary, but she was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Spice Merchant has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has moderate length white hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 45. 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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Leshanna was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Rose (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 1 Holy water.

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a red broad hat and red clothes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his chestnut hair down. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Elama was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to protect his home

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Rrath was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.