Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cory will drive conversation. 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, Cory is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She keeps her black fur in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amber (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Emma wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is short and brass. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bowyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Chassath was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Zanna is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the west. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is well kept. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Kathra took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Ghûra lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).