Description: Standing 5'3", this man is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Vanuath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Rael took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a green vest and prefers black and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naal grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a hunchback. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.