Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His fur is short and yellow. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Emerald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Delre learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Delre alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Delre fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She has gray eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Salanop enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Hunter, Salanop learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. She is physically well-built. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.