Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. She has dyed her greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a Performer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Lezre was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears a black shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Arava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her childhood dream was to be a Performer, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to protect her home

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dustin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hethress is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Hethress was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born in the south. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears professional attire. Her fur is lavender and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When Five reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Five was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is portly but not overly obese. His blue hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (70 gp).