Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Frederick was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Frederick abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Cook, her father struggled to pay the bills. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sarah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear green tank tops with grey pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.