Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Sapply lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Akoth 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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vicky does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She struck the Marshal job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her beige fur is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Cask was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Locksmith. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears skinny pants and wears a black and yellow robe with the hood down. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. Obsidian (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gold crest. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. His gold crest is long and unkept. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Kaladan took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kaladan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Emerald (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).