Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blue and curly. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mantus was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

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

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a red coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. Rose enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Jeweler like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Detective again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is gray and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cask grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).