Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nalral studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kyle studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He wears a colorful flower in his blue hair. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Coral (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (11 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: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, 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 his red hair up. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her silver hair down. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).