Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her crest is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

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. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Fistula never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has brass crest. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 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: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear flannel. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stylist. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Amber (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 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.