Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear violet tank tops with white pants and is in decent physical shape. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Theren embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Theren was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (130 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Coral (130 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is purple and curly. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Valafar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. 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 silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lagazi grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lagazi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, marred by chocolates. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a grey vest and prefers red and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has white hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She takes great joy in being the best Fortune-teller in town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She struck the Fortune-teller job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.