Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and carries greataxes. His black hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Abad was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Abad's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nora was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to protect her home

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 26000 cp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Decarabia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white fur is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gale embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to be a bather again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length brown fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Three fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.