Description: An older man who wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy beige fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ethereal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Ethereal was born the youngest of three triplets. When Ethereal 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Beggar, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He 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. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: A 3'11" southern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south to a Knight, Darrak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Joser was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joser fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and black pants. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Neega was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Neega's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is short and bronze. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Jezean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and expand her business

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 18000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.