Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His red fur is braided into rings. His eyes are copper.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Bard 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born into a rich family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Nemeia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed trident, just in case. She has no hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shanairla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has moderate length red hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears red trousers with black and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Andry was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).