Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver crest is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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. Cockaby fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.