Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: River hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. River was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Charles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has a crush on the local butcher

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His orange fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest is gold and curly. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a fancy yellow suit. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 Assassin. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jade (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her brown hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Shamil 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: She is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. Her hair is blonde and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nyx took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.