Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His hair is silver and very short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Carter. After a long history of fighting, Vanuath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: This man wears brown trousers with white and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).