Description: This man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He sports a flattop crest cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kiirith is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Therai embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Therai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Trym and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His red hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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. Pirithin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Gardener profession.

History: Skirt lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Skirt was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Guard. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). White opal (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.