Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by sweets. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Skak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Foxilon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Junk Dealer. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and revenge

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Emerald (1200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: 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. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Claira grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white hair is braided into rings. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 20000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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 (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. He has worked as a Barber like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2300 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 (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black opal (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). White opal (600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).