Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with yellow slacks. She has a very tight haircut. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp. White pearl (160 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Dagger hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD, Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman wears just a black suit. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her blue hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Painter business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Navigator mother left her crippled. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.