Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Taklinn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Coral (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Performer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. 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). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 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). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and violet robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is short and blonde. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Kansif was taken on many hunting expeditions. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Amber (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is brown and very short. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Althaea was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and doesn't want to be a ploughman and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Kali was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is well kept. She wears an eyepatch.

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

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Quelenna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her beige fur is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.