Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is cut short. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nelkin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Nelkin was born with his mother's beautiful face. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp).

Description: This woman is typically in her Map Maker uniform, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Anbera was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Coral (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a hunchback. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his kukri, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Lance is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Lance was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: She usually wears her blue robe and has her warhammer always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Siffress fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amber (50 gp).