Description: She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this eastern man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is blue and very short. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norkruuth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Norkruuth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Norkruuth 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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.

Description: He stands about 3'5" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is red. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Broce speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp.

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 tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Symma grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears skinny pants and wears a grey and white robe with the hood down. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Geoffrey would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Geoffrey was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. Her black fur is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).