Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished halberd as well. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ront fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 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.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has moderate length blue hair. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries a battered morningstar and tarnished lance as well. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Norman was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 13000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, red cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Gynnie speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Adrik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, In love, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.