Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Locksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. Her orange fur is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 16000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is auburn and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Olunt grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His fur is cinnamon and very short. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is white and very short. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for her, and Hlin does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to be a actor again

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 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.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.