Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears violet trousers with white and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Body Guard. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this western woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After months of barely getting by, Nora managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 22000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

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 is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull green iron scale mail. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.