Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 sp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His brass crest is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her dagger always slung over her shoulder, and carries daggers. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zanna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her black fur is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Shadow hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears just a green suit. Her red hair is still thick. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. Her bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Ghesh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Robbie lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Robbie was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stableman. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Stableman, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 220 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).