Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her fur is orange and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Cask is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She bought a nunchaku and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Marbas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bagabug embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Bagabug was born with his father's beautiful face. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Emma lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).