Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears baggy violet pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered violet hat.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Baker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Williamina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. A true patriot, Trym would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has wavy white hair. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Yvonne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears just a black suit. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Ermina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.