Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. He keeps his long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Naivara has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Naivara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His tied-back hair is silver. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her whip with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in the west. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.