Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has no crest. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Kerkad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Kerkad 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear grey tank tops with green pants. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Reirak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Poor, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Standing 5'9", this woman wears skinny pants and wears a violet and black robe with the hood down. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Vicky was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vicky's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: Standing 2'10", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. 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's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tabaxi in existence. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in a small plains village. 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 40 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. She has no fur. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears white trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is brown and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Thorpe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. Being a Mortician kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Skak never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.