Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Valida is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is still thick. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Fonkin was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She usually wears her blue robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. She has a hunchback. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2700 pp. Sard (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Amber (90 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and she perpetually has her whip ready. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bounty Hunter. She's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears just a pastel suit. His fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.