Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He is physically well-built. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Nicholas was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears his black hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Solomon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.