Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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-sister.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Emeny was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Scribe. She struck the Scribe job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melech grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a hunchback. With bright golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is cut short. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Rolen was born with his father's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Butcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a white suit. Her hair is white and curly. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.