Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her beige fur is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Art embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. After a long history of fighting, Art and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north to a Marshal, Claira learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has golden hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dimble was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears just a blue suit. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mialee grew up listening to her father's many stories. She worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp).