Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Valida enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Valida was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Performer. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White opal (400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Frederick was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 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 (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to protect his home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a white suit. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 18. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Lezre was born with her mother's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: To be a Locksmith again; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sannl fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).