Description: She stands about 4'9" and has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Anne is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears professional attire. Her crest is rusty and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a Courier first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Mishann would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mishann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jade (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with blue skirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is short and white. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small island village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Coral (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is brown and curly. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Traubon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).