Description: This man is very fat, and wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. He sports a flattop crest cut. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Medrash speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Burto was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 290 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her black fur in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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 is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alberich studied abroad. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with yellow slacks. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He likes to wear white tank tops with tan pants. He has a hunchback. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his brown robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He wears his yellow fur down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Navigator. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length silver hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Bather first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Criella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20000 cp.