Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Performer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and blue tie. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the west. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).

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 wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp).