Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dilettante work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dilettante work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. 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 styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Priest father left him crippled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Cynical, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a white shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).