Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and chestnut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Map Maker born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.