Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cecily studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Selfish. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears just a grey suit. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born in a small island village. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 cp.