Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears just a brown suit. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 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 (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Nuraval was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears grey trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and tiefling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length black hair. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 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 (80 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and black. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Fivin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Armorer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Fivin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).