Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is blue and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady white eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Mentor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her fur is black and curly. Her copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Nirgel is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Nirgel was born with his mother's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Gubrash enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Ildrex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.