Description: 5'6" and muscular, this eastern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His hair is auburn and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Tarak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Dyer, but he was a colossal failure. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his blonde hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Kellen learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and he wants to get laid

Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Smoking is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 230 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a spear on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Vassago was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vassago fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 19000 sp. Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has auburn hair. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp.