Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished lance as well. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

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.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blue hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Veloptima was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.