Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears just a green suit. His hair is purple and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has red fur. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Sweet embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Sweet and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Ahlyssa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her youth she was a Bather, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahlyssa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Eye agate (13 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dilettante for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1700 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His red crest is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and violet pants. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Ishte learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair is well kept. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Gaaki abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Pandjed enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Pandjed lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1900 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.