Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Gynk was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Merchant. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. White opal (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Coral (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her golden hair up. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Cumpen 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy blonde hair. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Performer profession.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Sarai learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 Spy. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his blue hair down. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mormo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. He's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.