Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His tied-back hair is golden. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arnold studied abroad. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This northern man wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Dain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Dain was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Gardener. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2500 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jet (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the north. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear flannel. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has done her best to style her scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise gold. 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. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Cumpen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.