Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered sword and tarnished dagger as well. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Aura enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Aura was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aura's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aura and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).

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 wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. Her auburn hair is lengthy. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her head has been shaved. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Myev isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Myev grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished lance as well. His green crest is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This tall, slender woman has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spy who has hired her part-time. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She bought a nunchaku and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and red handkerchief worn on his right side, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has slicked back golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but she was a colossal failure. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 cp. Red garnet (120 gp).