Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Cory took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her purple hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 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: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She keeps her cinnamon fur in a flapper bob. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (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 (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: This western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White opal (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Synthrin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gifted student she started as a Mayor, but she got bored and became a Engraver. She has worked as a Engraver like her father before her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Duergath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Duergath 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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Duergath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).