Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has yellow fur. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Smoking was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Smoking was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Smoking's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Rose (40 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his sai, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Interpreter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp.