Description: An older man who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He has gold crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Mugrunden 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. Mugrunden was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ruler. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her dark red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Phelaia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He keeps his silver crest in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Ielenia wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Godfrey is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.