Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and carries kukris. She has slicked back golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 Animal Trainer. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Richard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Richard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Iolite (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has moderate length brown hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Nija is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has achieved small success as a Shipwright.

Motivation: She's in love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp.