Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Norsko and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She wears her auburn hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Therai was born with his father's beautiful face. Therai liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His orange fur is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her hair is silver and curly. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 cp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amber (60 gp).