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 sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'7" and wears an entirely pastel suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.