Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He usually wears his white robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 30 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Courier uniform. He has wavy blue hair. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports silver long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.