Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His beige fur is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Shifting was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her tied-back hair is white. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and green tie. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Shamil was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Altho was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Altho grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Altho. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Priest arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Keyleth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local stylist

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).