Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Birel was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 47000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, blue cloak. His white hair is cut short. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Theriatis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Miller; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and he is content

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Mundane, PTSD. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a pastel collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her red fur up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. He has blonde hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Miller father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hoshgrish fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: To pay off his debts; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate, Extrovert. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'8" when asserting himself. He wears his blonde hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp).