Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Mara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When Bardryn reached her early adolescence her Dwarf 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. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1700 sp. Sard (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gorfel studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Kipper embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp).