Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is cut short. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ovina was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding 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. Ovina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: Skirt hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Skirt was born the youngest of three triplets. Skirt abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ekk does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'7". He wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 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 (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has dyed his greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Beast embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Beast was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy brown hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 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).