Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tan shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has black hair. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Alexandrite (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a tan vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, marred by beers. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Hatae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his left side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Through the years after Hugh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Hugh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. A true patriot, Solomon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She became a Tailor soon after.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is short and white. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He has dyed his greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Armorer business at a young age. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries greatswords. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.