Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy white hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Carter. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rose (60 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has white hair. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A true patriot, Zepar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Zepar hails from a village terrorized by drow. When Zepar reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Zepar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a white costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Through the years after Kelter was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kelter's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Kelter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. She has wavy black hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 comes from a rich northern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Merchant father left him crippled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.