Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Barakas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her red hair is lengthy. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Engong alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired him part-time. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Banker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'11" when asserting herself. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student she started as a Laborer, but she got bored and became a Baker. She tends to her Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a laborer again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She has slicked back auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is black and very short. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 gp. Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her red fur up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30 pp.