Description: He stands about 5'8" and usually wears his brown robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black fur is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Shadow was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shadow's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Armorer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ovina studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

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

Possessions: 300 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Reynard was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Reynard has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a large yellow jacket. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the south were limited. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he has a crush on the local painter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears just a yellow suit. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. The war was a terrible time for him, and Laucian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Black opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Coral (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Malachite (15 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.