Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'10" and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Sarah was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Sarah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 gp. Coral (140 gp). Sard (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. She has shaved her head bald. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is red and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stableman, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is well kept. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: Bilga lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a whip and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barrister but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 cp.