Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down, marred by teas. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Qualen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 24000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Varg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tattered old clothes. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A freak accident while working with her Farmer mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan vest and prefers blue and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Abalaba wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Abalaba liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Hourglass. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to giants.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people.

Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has slicked back black hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

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 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: Elizabeth was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has no hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the south. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a white Stetson hat and white clothes. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Ogthrak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.