Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Oren was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She usually wears her pastel robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her beige fur is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. She has worked as a Layabout like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.