Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10 pp. Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears an entirely yellow suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by chocolates. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Anbera was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Laborer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. With wild silver hair. 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 business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Jarana was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bookbinder. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, she is not a threatening figure. Her orange fur is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Art learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His hair is short and red. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His hair is blue and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. 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 raised by priests from a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Doudra was taken on many hunting expeditions. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 150 gp. 6 Acid flasks.