Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, marred by beers. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Nuraval learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Nuraval took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. With wild blonde hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Brottor is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brottor was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Tanner. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Layabout. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (40 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no fur. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Fragrant will drive conversation. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.