Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her lavender fur is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Emerald was taken on many hunting expeditions. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi 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. After a long history of fighting, Emerald and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large pastel jacket. Her yellow fur is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Flask was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 23000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports silver long hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jasmine alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is content

Flaws: Terse, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gorgûm's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gorgûm was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is white and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp).

Description: An older man who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is white and curly. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.