Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'4" and wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Mundane, Insomniac. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Mardnab liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She has no crest. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and morningstars. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Beggar they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Doctor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no fur. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ar-Beka was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. 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: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 67. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Body Guard father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).