Description: He is lean but muscular and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has wavy red fur. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has moderate length gold crest. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 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 (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He usually wears his green robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. His crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Tim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 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: She has a missing right leg. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.