Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Gimurt was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sage. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 46000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length cinnamon fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Dynamic hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.