Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes, marred by chocolates. She wears her white hair down. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She got into the Dilettante business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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 (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gray fur. He wears a simple pastel robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shifting embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Shifting was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After a long history of fighting, Anakis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: Dalgal is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.