Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a kukri on her belt. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age her mother died while driving off some giants. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in kukri use. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Quillathe was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gunter lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and blue robe with the hood down. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Ridaro hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ridaro was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tervaround was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tervaround alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Vanuath was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A 4'2" northern woman, she dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ilde was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.