Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His bronze crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Masseuse like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a hunchback. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Menny embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Menny and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered morningstar and tarnished pickaxe as well. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human 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: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright black hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: To be a Map Maker again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp.