Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a pastel coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He wears his blonde hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Rael hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'11" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.