Description: He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Racist, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired him part-time. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Born to a Knight, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He's in love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has black hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).