Description: A plain young-adult 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. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Beast embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Beast and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mella embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and brown tie. Her brown fur is thinning but still full. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His brown fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 31000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kilia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears professional attire, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She uses divination through singing.

History: Leshanna was born with her mother's beautiful face. A gifted student she started as a Slave Trader, but she got bored and became a Dilettante. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1400 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.