Description: This malnourished man wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. His black eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: Astar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Astar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Astar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Doctor. He became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Animal Trainer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with her god.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Vezera reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nedda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Nedda managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He sports a flattop crest cut. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mozikth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anakis studied abroad. Anakis was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anakis decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.