Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xanaphia grew up listening to her father's many stories. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Baelitae 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 invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gifted student she started as a Knight, but she got bored and became a Priest. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'9". She wears a white shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bendoo was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Hunter who has hired him part-time. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fisher. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a red shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Pennie is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the east to a Carpenter, Pennie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Jet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 56. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gilthur lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Coral (130 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.