Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear tan tank tops with brown pants. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is gold and very short. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Vrondiss would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. Vrondiss abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her orange fur is thinning but still full. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Drifting wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Emeny was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Architect. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 210 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is an epitome of beauty. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Drenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.