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.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She has golden hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Yvonne was born the youngest of three triplets. Her childhood dream was to be a Spy, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his lavender fur up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her golden hair is cut short. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ekk was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ekk decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (30 gp).