Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has dyed his greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Shifting speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When Shifting reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north to a Shoemaker, Altho learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Altho liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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. Altho fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His red crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Tanner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears just a green suit. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are white.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White opal (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Uadjit liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and violet pants. His copper crest is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Merchant business.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).