Description: An older woman who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 in the south. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear brown tank tops with tan skirt. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and violet robe with the hood down. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His fur is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rose (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.