Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Xappan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Ekk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arannis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. A true patriot, Arannis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Arannis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, marred by teas. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'8". She wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. Her bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found 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 parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Adventurer, but he got bored and became a Baker. After a long history of fighting, Hagren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Williamina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and grey tie. Her fur is short and yellow. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 220 gp.