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 dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Heather lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears just a tan suit. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Millicent and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

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

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Dean has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 sp. Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.