Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy brown fur. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Rogue 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Human compassion; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 gp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Kristryd wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Barbarian, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A true patriot, Oppleby would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Oppleby learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Layabout and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Jet (130 gp).