Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Navigator. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 Navigator. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a sailor again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in lance use. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is typically in her Map Maker uniform. She has no crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 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 (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His hair is golden and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: Hugh is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Sard (30 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries warhammers. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.