Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (6 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With bright black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Baker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barkeep they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Baker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp. Jade (110 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His cinnamon fur is singed and shortened. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Born to a Weaver, his father struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and tan tie. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Smoky quartz (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Coral (120 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears blue trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Jasper (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sindri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 27000 sp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shamash was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears just a brown suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).