Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Rurik was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rurik's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has dyed his greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has taken up work as a Blacksmith and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Dreali was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Rhogar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of ruby and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Shivering was taken on many hunting expeditions. Shivering liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp).