Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Juliana hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'8" and wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his black hair down. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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 born in the east. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is brown and very short. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.