Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears black trousers with yellow and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is short and chestnut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Rûg is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Irann isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and black robe with the hood down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown fur is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Carter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When Art reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is short and brown. He has white eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise copper.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. His hair is short and purple. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Forcas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Forcas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of ruby and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 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: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, red cloak. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 wracked by social anxiety; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp.