Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rael grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kite isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Peren was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carpenter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her hair is silver and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her tied-back hair is red. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.