Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe, marred by chocolates. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Giselle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer father left her crippled. She's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull violet iron scale mail. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is short and red. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the south. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tattered old clothes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has green eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Yvonne's homeland. Yvonne decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length copper crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Quarethon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).