Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His white hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Melech would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 sp. Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Courier business.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her copper crest is smooth and relatively long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Furrele hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.