Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pikar studied abroad. 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. Pikar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. Her tied-back hair is white. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her first spouse was a Detective, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Mayor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Mayor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Black opal (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Alain has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Alain and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jet (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).