Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, marred by sweets. Her hair is short and white. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Body Guard profession.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Siffress was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and carries tridents. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Emerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp. Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Gimgen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 gp. 3 Smokesticks.