Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her fur is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shifting studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Emerald was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His copper crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears a colorful flower in her black crest. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fletcher profession.

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. A gifted student she started as a Fletcher, but she got bored and became a Mason. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Emerald (400 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.

Description: 3'8" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).