Description: An older man who is typically in his Herbalist uniform, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western 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 Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Herbalist like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Masseuse. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).