Description: She stands about 4'3" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Morana will drive conversation. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Morana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 340 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He is a Brewer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Ar-Beka is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a red broad hat and red clothes. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries a battered shield and tarnished morningstar as well. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local architect

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Tabaxi 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Ghûra was born with his father's beautiful face. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy brown fur. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Gale is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the south to a Stylist, Gale learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 270 gp.