Description: This light-skinned male dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely tan suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to be a fortune-teller again

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ahlyssa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her absent mother

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.