Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His hair is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Five learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Cynical, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Traubon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Vepar liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His black hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: Dain wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'8" western woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her cinnamon fur is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Seven is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp).