Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her golden hair is well kept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: Joan was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 cp. Hematite (13 gp). White opal (700 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Diggory will drive conversation. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Diggory alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20000 cp. White opal (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.