Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and auburn. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Roofer. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nedda grew up listening to her father's many stories. Nedda abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: Human compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sailor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp.