Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the east. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: This man tends to wear a large blue jacket, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy blonde hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is lengthy. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his yellow fur in a flapper bob. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Baelitae is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a yellow tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished glaive as well. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: Shax speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Shax was taken on many hunting expeditions. Shax abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Half-Plate.