Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Howard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Engraver born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Ruler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Astaro abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shifting grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.