Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Galiena embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Galiena 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in an above average manner. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nyx has worked very hard to control her curse. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Jeweler, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Jeweler and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses like a well dressed Courier does. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Darrow was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cagak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her black hair up. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest is black and curly. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 sp. Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect her home

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Bricklayer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.