Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has lavender fur. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Smoking learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Smoking was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gimurt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 cp. Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is a Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has achieved small success as a Marshal.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.