Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

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

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 14000 cp. Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. She is portly but not overly obese. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has wavy white hair. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Vani is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Coral (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).