Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. Jade (130 gp). Sard (40 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fisher profession.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her long brass crest kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Hillanot enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.