Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. His hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. 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 red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Thea speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A 3'11" southern man, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Blacksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Amber (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jade (110 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She wears her purple hair down. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. 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 is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Through the years after Oren was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Oren's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.