Description: This late middle aged man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Pikar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She very much looks the part of a Merchant. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sarai hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Darrak's homeland. Darrak decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.