Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Map Maker business.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has blonde hair. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dell grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dell. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Bellfounder; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 180 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and red robe with the hood down. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Five abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 80 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp).