Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, 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 hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Joan isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has white hair. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cloud embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sard (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the south to a Bounty Hunter, Ortegar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He struck the Bounty Hunter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 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 (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).