Description: Standing 3'2", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is blonde and very short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Lilith's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 pp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His dark red hair is long and unkept. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nirgel does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Nirgel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and brown tie. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fisher profession.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She struck the Gardener job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).