Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Heward was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished crossbow as well. He wears his purple hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. He is physically well-built. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star ruby (500 gp).