Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Braak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Braak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and balancing his hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Debt, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 320 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His black hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 sp.