Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alston does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 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 (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears just a green suit. Her rusty crest is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his yellow robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'8". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Vassago was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When Vassago reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp.