Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mumpena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Doctor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, and carries halberds. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Amber (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Zanna was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears bulky red painted plate armor. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Nedda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Shifting reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.