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 is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With wild brown hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aline grew up listening to her father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aline's homeland. Aline decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is red and curly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. 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 Spice Merchant. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20000 cp. Alexandrite (200 gp).