Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, marred by sweets. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 pp. Rose (70 gp). Amber (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 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: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and tan tie, marred by teas. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has worked as a Mason like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Masseuse. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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, Rurik is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Rurik was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Masseuse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 comes from a rich western family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is dark red and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Jelenneth was born with her father's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Jelenneth's homeland. Jelenneth decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.