Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Marbas hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Windy learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jet (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jet (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'8" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Tawna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Map Maker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Bree hails from a village terrorized by goblins. After coming to the age of reason, Bree took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. After a long history of fighting, Bree and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his red crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Ghesh was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his blue hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Spy first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 16000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His crest is gold and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Zedaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. One day when Zedaar was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Zedaar was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.