Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Cook first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Thorin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Tree was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 sp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.