Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is golden and curly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his silver crest up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener 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: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 290 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her bronze crest is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Jezean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jezean was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Efferil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Efferil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. 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 Barrister. After a long history of fighting, Tagga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 18000 cp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adrik was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Adrik was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older woman who is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on her left side, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 380 gp.