Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his black hair up. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Fortune-teller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. Ozyman is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the west. 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 Sculptor. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Hatae was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Hatae's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 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.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

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 Gnome in existence. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Stylist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Trey lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Trey took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by his family; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Family, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.