Description: A middle-aged woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Animal Trainer, Birel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Nykkan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He struck the Fletcher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (70 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Seere was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gilthur was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 pp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a green vest and prefers grey and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 gp.