Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his white hair down. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Serpent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hlin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west to a Mayor, Ildrex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears just a tan suit. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed 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: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. After a long history of fighting, Marastyr and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 190 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Barkeep. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Barkeep business.

History: She was born in the south. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.