Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nikki was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier, and is pretty ugly. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. The war was a terrible time for her, and Akra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Tanner who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Ûkbûk was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Gardener does. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Three embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Three was born the youngest of three triplets. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Coral (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. She keeps her gray fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes are copper.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She tends to her Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.