Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Bucklal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bucklal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bucklal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A freak accident while working with her Sailor father left her crippled. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A friendly and beautiful Tabaxi, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Kite was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 150 pp. Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Cook kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Paggen took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Revenge; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Falkrunn was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has worked as a Healer like her father before her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mortician; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, grey cloak. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright auburn hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Valanthe grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Valanthe. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.