Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. 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 wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blue hair. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mantus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'0" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 Architect. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Architect, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Bimpnottin was born with her father's beautiful face. Through the years after Bimpnottin was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bimpnottin's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bimpnottin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a white suit. Her black hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gaaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gaaki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He keeps his brown fur in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Shoemaker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Beggar, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She struck the Shoemaker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small desert village. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 14000 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).