Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her fur is yellow and curly. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. A true patriot, Fragrant would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When Fragrant reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Baker. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'6" when asserting herself. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Knight, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Maegan hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears professional attire. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 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.