Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a hunchback. She wears her black hair down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Jacoba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Roland and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Anne 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.