Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Purah 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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Purah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Jade (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished glaive as well. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Tharivol was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (15 gp). Amber (110 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. His blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Quarethon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). White opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur is white and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pelt grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a blacksmith again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A 5'1" southern woman, she wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, pastel cloak and is in decent physical shape. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Edge would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Edge learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.