Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy red hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Valanthe was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Carter. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With wild red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.