Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He wears his green crest up. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kerkad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is white and very short. She has green eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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's repulsed by the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jo studied abroad. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her fur is brown and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pennie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.