Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She has wavy chestnut hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Grom speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Grom began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sard (30 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Coral (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white crest is heavily combed to the left. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Antrara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the west to a Fletcher, Ethereal learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kathra studied abroad. She worked as a nervous Banker and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.