Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She worked as a nervous Merchant and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp. Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adelard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her head has been shaved. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 83. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Malachite (4 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears just a white suit. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shepherd. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.