Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nija hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jade (50 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: She wears a pastel vest and prefers tan and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of bows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her gray fur is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 50. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 daughter.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. When Euphemia reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west to a Weaver, Cloak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Knight father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Gunter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Coral (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.