Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. He has moderate length auburn hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Animal Trainer business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: An older man who is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qemuel grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His fur is beige and very short. His yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Serpent lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Family, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Carnelian (50 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His green crest is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Mreksh was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a hunchback. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Claira was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his silver crest in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp).