Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a grey shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Tordek was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Tordek's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Art isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Art was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His green crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'2" and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Sard (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His green crest is singed and shortened. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.