Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nicholas is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Merchant. Recently the stress of being a Merchant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. With bright silver hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (130 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is typically in his Courier uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.