Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. He has wavy black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Ralf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melissa studied abroad. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 290 pp. Rose (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her black crest is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mijira was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.