Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aramil's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Anverth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Doctor uniform. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by teas. He has moderate length white hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Hûra was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Traulam wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 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 (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Dean was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Windy studied abroad. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1900 pp. Black opal (400 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.