Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is silver and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Hirrathak enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Hirrathak 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. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has moderate length black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Mantus was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her brown hair down. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Shanairla was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of amethyst and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His crest is short and blue. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her fur is cut close to her head. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Silent was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.