Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is cut close to her head. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His white hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. Coral (150 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Oblar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).