Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Beggar, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She's in love; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 18000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Engong was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student she started as a Spy, but she got bored and became a Beggar. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a server again

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He wears a simple yellow robe with black stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe. She has a hunchback. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a great chef.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.