Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spy. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Heian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has worked as a Spy like his father before him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Jade (70 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is brown. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great joy in being the best Carpenter in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Tharivol was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.