Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Priest, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.