Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is white and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and blue pants. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Dilettante, her mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Adrie took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is a Map Maker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Architect, but she was a colossal failure. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After months of barely getting by, Adran managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).