Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Heward is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She is a Courier first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Pyra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Pyra was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Courier. She's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy purple hair. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 120 pp.