Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his black robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has red eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. Baradad was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by teas. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Butcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Grigi lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Roofer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp. Coral (70 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'8" when asserting herself. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Maynild 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. Maynild was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Herbalist. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her greatsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Numba hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 160 gp.