Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Quick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 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.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries hand crossbows. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great joy in being the best Doctor in town.

History: Born in the west to a Doctor, Ildrex learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ildrex was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Doctor responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jet (130 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has moderate length golden hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Melissa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melissa studied abroad. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has dark red hair. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Beggar who has hired him part-time. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dilettante. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears just a black suit. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red crest is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, PTSD. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).