Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tan shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and tan pants. His black hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Erky learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and scythes. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Jet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her lavender fur is knotted and matted. Her eyes are yellow and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 pp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is physically well-built. His red hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 33. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).