Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. Through the years after Randal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Randal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Anne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Good lock.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Bookbinder business.

History: Keyleth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Alice speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Alice hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Scribe. She's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.