Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears long strands of topaz and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man is typically in his Navigator uniform. His dark red hair is lengthy. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south to a Navigator, Vassago learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Dara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.