Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Merla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Merla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her green crest is still thick. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 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). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Banker does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Shanairla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Ovina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jade (70 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" southern woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Dyer born in the past three hundred years. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tiaathque was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Coral (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (20 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.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Actor uniform. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.