Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and a wedding ring on her left hand. With wild silver hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Mara was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mara was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has lavender fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1400 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her scarlet crest is still thick. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Alex was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Duvamil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Duvamil never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.