Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears her red hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south to a Hunter, Shax learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Shax liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and she's in love

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tattered old clothes. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quarethon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Quarethon was born the youngest of three triplets. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears tan trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and golden. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'2" when asserting himself. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thorin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Thorin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. With bright chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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 (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 15000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.