Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her fur is red and curly. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Flame was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Animal Trainer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Merihim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Merihim 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy pastel dress. Her fur is red and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 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). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. A gifted student she started as a Blacksmith, but she got bored and became a Painter. She has worked as a Painter like her father before her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Coral (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His hair is blue and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Merihim was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mercenary. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).