Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His white hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and carries longswords. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dalaba embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Dalaba was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He has wavy red fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by his family

Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). White opal (900 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jade (40 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Solomon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Thamuz 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Jet (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has beige fur. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ethereal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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 feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.