Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norkruuth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy brass crest. She is baby faced.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Courier born in the past three hundred years. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aasathra was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His fur is short and orange. His yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Burto was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.