Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jacoba embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Jacoba was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jacoba's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. He has wavy purple hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mamnen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mamnen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Tailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is portly but not overly obese. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is an amazing painter.

History: Damakos lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.