Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Nogu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the south to a Priest, Nogu learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2200 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her crest is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 39000 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her black fur is knotted and matted. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 100. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Fragrant was born the youngest of three triplets. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.