Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Meriele 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. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Andraste 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 Andraste. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Griselda took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Priest but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His red fur is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a Layabout, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his green crest. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bowyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bowyer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Baradad hails from a village terrorized by drow. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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 was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Onyx (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.