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 hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Melissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she 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. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3200 gp.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Norûk has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80000 cp. Sard (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His brown fur is lengthy. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Two Llamas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is a Detective first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Caramip does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burgell grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Burgell was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Burgell's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Koeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a deep hatred of illithids

Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.