Description: A 4'11" western woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Interpreter like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his blonde hair down. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Brakka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red fur. She usually wears her brown robe and has her dagger always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. She wears her red fur down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 cp. 4 Smokesticks.