Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears yellow trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 150 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Lilli was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Navigator. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Hugolina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 gp. Amber (120 gp). 1 Chain shirt.