Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Valanthe was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fisher. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Bellfounder, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She wears her auburn hair up. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vani has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jasper (40 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.