Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Shifting reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Shifting was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fancy green dress. She wears her rusty crest down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ruloth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Veit was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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: She is content; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Baz hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.