Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a large blue jacket. She wears her red hair down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Arara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Roofer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She struck the Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Whurbin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. Whurbin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Whurbin decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear tan tank tops with green pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His brass crest is still thick. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Chassath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. His crest is bronze and curly. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. A true patriot, Gargax would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Weaver business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Quick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Quick reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane, Greedy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (50 gp).