Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beast fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and she perpetually has her axe ready. She has slicked back golden hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paela fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Silver ewer (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is short and cinnamon. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Amethyst (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

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 was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Leshanna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Elf, 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Insane. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Aura reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has worked as a Crown-heir like her mother before her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Whurdred 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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. She tends to her Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.