Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and golden. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Orryn was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a black shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white crest is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jade (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a red tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Myria liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). White opal (600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Ekemon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Amber (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.