Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered shortbow and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her black crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Gilkass and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this western man wears just a black suit. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Lûgnak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a architect again

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and flails. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Masseuse kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her white fur in a flapper bob. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Cloud isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Unemployed, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black crest. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a hunchback. He has black crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer, and carries falchions. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 worked as a Healer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 250 gp.