Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red crest is braided into rings. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull green iron scale mail. With wild brown hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Bendoo hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His purple hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cairn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears just a white suit. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Mercenary mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Layabout. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is dark red and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Akta was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Layabout. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Iolite (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small island village. After coming to the age of reason, Quick took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has wavy gold crest. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Rivaan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and grey robe with the hood down. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.