Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears baggy violet pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is a great chef.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. His hair is short and white. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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 born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ivellios abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple pastel robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shivering is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.