Description: Standing 5'7", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She has auburn hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).