Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shamil embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. 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: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Shamil learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears professional attire. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Cloak isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Cloak took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with yellow slacks. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fargas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Keyleth grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.