Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Riardon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Riardon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ootah liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver hair is lengthy. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the east. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'4" eastern woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valanthe grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 pp.