Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her fur is short and yellow. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 9. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries lances. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is a Masseuse first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Giselle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 23000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his gold crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Philomena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a halberd and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears just a green suit. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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 found a children's book about a Dragonborn Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local mayor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.