Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Althaea's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Althaea lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alvyn studied abroad. At a young age his mother died while driving off some goblins. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in longsword use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Alvyn was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Emerald was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His black crest is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and carries longbows. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Three was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Burgell hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.