Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akoth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He struck the Animal Trainer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 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: She wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Eva 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp).

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears black trousers with tan and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a Stylist soon after.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Arara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 pp.