Description: He wears a simple brown robe with violet stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shadow fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Peter took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: Money/treasure; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, brown shirt, and white tie. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Stableman business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and carries flails. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Ranger 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.