Description: An older man who wears bulky green painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Patrin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Quick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Adept 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her crest is red and curly. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.