Description: 3'8" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Arumawann lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Adventurer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 2 Acid flasks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Galinndan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished pickaxe as well. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ghesh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 80000 cp. Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Shivering was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Shivering was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shivering's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).

Description: This woman wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has brown hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired her part-time. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.