Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears grey trousers with white and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His tied-back hair is black. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is a Map Maker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Ploughman mother left her crippled. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a green collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her white hair down. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Criella was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp.