Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. His hair is chestnut and curly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norûk was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has shaved her head bald. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Nagrette hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Nagrette was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp. Amber (160 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Sage, Aym learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Banded mail.