Description: She wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Tailor profession.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate.

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).