Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'11" and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has red eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kaladan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Kaladan was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Priest. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His crest is brass and curly. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bharash was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Bharash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. He has no crest. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and red pants. He has no hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Masseuse, Suhnae learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Adelaide was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (15 gp).