Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is still thick. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 33000 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 pp. White pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Coral (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly quarterstaffs and shortbows. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Nim hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.