Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

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. A true patriot, Markosian would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Performer, who enjoyed hunting, Markosian was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Rimmon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 340 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She wears her black fur down. She has yellow eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Leaf was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Kerkad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kerkad decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stylist for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his blue crest up. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Rhogar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and greatswords. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bowyer profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nazû studied abroad. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He has a tattooed face.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Khrosh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 cp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has no hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp).