Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Portia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Biri isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. 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 comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tordrid studied abroad. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mercenary. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Gorgûm was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.