Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a violet shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and brown pants. His hair is black and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Theriatis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Theriatis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Theriatis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 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 wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He very much looks the part of a Dilettante. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fenriz was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'1" southern man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ortegar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ortegar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a Stableman soon after.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.