Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by chocolates. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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.