Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her beige fur is braided into rings. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shadow will drive conversation. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dull pastel sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by her family; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

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

Possessions: 1800 pp. Amber (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a pastel collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Locksmith born in the past three hundred years. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He struck the Locksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Obsidian (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her childhood dream was to be a Server, but she was a colossal failure. 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: Expand her business; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an entirely black suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is short and purple. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Fire opal (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.