Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Oriax never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 18000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Kathra was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Actor. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 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 (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Gardain was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 17000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire, and carries shortbows. His fur is short and gray. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Flame isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tabaxi unity. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Flame liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered illithids who tried to eat her hand. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Hatae was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 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 (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amber (110 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with black slacks. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).