Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Map Maker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baelitae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Malachite (14 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: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Igden embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports black long hair. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Mara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Mara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Tippletoe was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).