Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He wears his black hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amber (90 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Detective, her father struggled to pay the bills. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jet (80 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: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is singed and shortened. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: Qualen was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his mother before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zaffrab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Theriatis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Theriatis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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 (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.