Description: This dark-skinned female wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is brown and curly. 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 a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Beggar business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barber business.

History: Akra hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Akra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This western man usually wears his pastel robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a Tailor, his father struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 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 (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, black shirt, and grey tie. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a grey shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. A gifted student she started as a Marshal, but she got bored and became a Courier. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 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 (100 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.