Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thervan has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1300 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Crown-heir who has hired her part-time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". She tends to wear a large grey jacket, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1900 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Coral (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports blonde long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Crown-heir first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Vistra was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.