Description: She tends to wear a large red jacket. She is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and usually wears her grey robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Qualen is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired her part-time. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Stableman, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.