Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Matilda grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Fortune-teller, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, marred by beers. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Lamlis took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). White opal (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Server, his father struggled to pay the bills. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.