Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her lavender fur is lengthy. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Emerald was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Ruler, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He has taken up work as a Animal Trainer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). White opal (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Citrine (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a pastel collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amber (110 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Sard (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. Her red hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Merla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Merla was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.