Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. She has moderate length white fur. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and brown tie, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: She 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. She wears her brown hair up. Her white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Verin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 sp. Amber (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright black hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Vistra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 sp. Jade (90 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Lamlis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Philomena grew up listening to her father's many stories. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 pp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She carries with her a set of shields, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Valanthe reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 120 gp.