Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and silver. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a longsword on her belt. She carries with her a set of longswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is an amazing painter.

History: Quelenna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Nyx was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Five enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Five alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Flaws: Racist, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Coral (120 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.