Description: The dark-skinned man stands 2'10" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Jak never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Courier does. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is golden. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 260 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. 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. Blossom fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This late middle aged man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Grom was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Grom's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Grom and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2100 sp.