Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Ratlûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a large grey jacket. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Hubert was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her white robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. She has wavy white hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Ruler who has hired her part-time. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Tyna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Nature, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. He is physically well-built. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and violet tie. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports a flattop hair 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: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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 not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has lavender fur. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Cloak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Cloak was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.