Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses like a well dressed Cook does. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Gnarsh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is cut short. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (60 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 380 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is physically well-built. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A freak accident while working with his Farmer mother left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp.