Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). White opal (1300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Seamstress who has hired him part-time. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jet (70 gp).

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Aerdeth was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).