Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Valafar was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull pastel sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. His orange fur is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small violet hat.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Coral (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is typically in his Miller uniform. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Oriax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man wears a black tunic with pastel highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has no crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Halfling 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears just a red suit, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Interpreter, Kithri learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp.