Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Baradad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Amber (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'5" and wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Tenena is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Valafar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Andram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'0". She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Torbera was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.