Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xanaphia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. Her ears are large.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Burana learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Left-Handed's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is physically well-built. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is thinning but still full. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Percival was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Druid 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her red fur is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her youth she was a Fortune-teller, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jade (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a Sellsword, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).