Description: This late middle aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Shivering wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1400 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ruler. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gûndza was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is golden and very short. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Peren hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His first spouse was a Servant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.