Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. He wears his green crest up. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Backpack.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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. Frouse fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Stylist, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Althaea lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His hair is black and very short. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Fargas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. 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. Fargas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. Her auburn hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and dragonborn compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp. Coral (50 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Fenriz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His hair is red and curly. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Breastplate.