Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his green robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Jaxi took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mortician, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished bastard sword as well. She wears her white hair down. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Therlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Therlin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His hair is black and very short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her rusty crest is braided into rings. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, pastel shirt, and violet tie. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Morthos would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.