Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a very tight haircut. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Nikki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Nikki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Adventurer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a Butcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Vadania and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a hunchback. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his beige fur down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Serpent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 pp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).