Description: A 4'8" western man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is auburn and curly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (700 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Leshanna reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Leshanna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her scarlet crest. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is typically in her Courier uniform. She carries with her a set of shortbows on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears her brown hair up. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 19. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Criella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is a Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jane grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp).