Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in a small plains village. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an entirely green suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has moderate length copper crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Nithther learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Red spinel (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. This white eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Barakas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is content

Flaws: Selfish, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She carries a battered shield and tarnished axe as well. She wears her white fur down. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Shivering enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 150 pp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp).