Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Griselda was born the youngest of three triplets. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His 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 to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by beers. He has no hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the right. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this western woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (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 (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (800 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). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.