Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is knotted and matted. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Xappan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He is physically well-built. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Tailor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is typically in his Fisher uniform, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Fisher business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Theren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oppleby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60 gp. White pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and red tie. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ridaro was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 cp. Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This woman wears blue trousers with black and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. He has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Great was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Racist, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp.