Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Performer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Cook does. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'3" when asserting herself. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 280 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Solomon was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears black trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A 6'2" western woman, she wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. Black opal (600 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'6" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His silver hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Oppleby will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 220 pp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a great chef.

History: Fallond was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp).