Description: She is in excellent shape and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: This western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'4". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lone grew up listening to her father's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. 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: To be a Slave Trader again; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a large black jacket. He has white hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 180 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).