Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 sp. Malachite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Spy does. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His blue hair is heavily combed to the right. He has black eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tabaxi conditions. He has achieved small success as a Shipwright.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Nelkin hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.