Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Carter, who enjoyed hunting, Joan was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Joan took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spy and was forced into it by her family; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has shaved her head bald. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Apothecary. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.