Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: Arannis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: Standing 3'6", this man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and beady.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Carpenter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. His tied-back hair is blonde. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears professional attire. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 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 (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has red eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 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 (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by his family; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (150 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rose (20 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shipwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.