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 likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has wavy golden hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Courier business.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cory 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Forcas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Forcas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 17000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'8". She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She has no crest. She wears an eyepatch.

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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Bookbinder like her father before her.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and usually wears her pastel robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beast will drive conversation. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Gildmak abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.