Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy brass crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tarhun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 190 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her purple hair down. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to protect her home

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 sp. Pink diamond (3000 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is physically well-built. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Decarabia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 140 pp. Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp).