Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". She dresses like a well dressed Carter does, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Aline was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His red hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Richard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Richard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Bather, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.