Description: This late middle aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it and is in decent physical shape. She wears her yellow fur up. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cloud studied abroad. 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 Butcher. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He is physically well-built. His crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Fax was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cimer does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Butcher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and she perpetually has her shortspear ready. Her fur is white and curly. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. Smoking is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Smoking was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She sports silver long hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Falkrunn does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Falkrunn was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.