Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Courier born in the past three hundred years. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 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 (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her blue crest down. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 13000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a ploughman and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Slave Trader business.

History: Jarsali was born the youngest of three triplets. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (70 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.