Description: He wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fancy black suit. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: Chad was born with his father's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 3 Holy water.