Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears just a yellow suit. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Barkeep father left her crippled. 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 greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Marbas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Marbas studied abroad. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His brown fur is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Weaver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Coral (80 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).