Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple brown robe with red stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is a great chef.

History: Hugh was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after Hugh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hugh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Coral (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Giselle was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

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

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Joan was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, marred by beers. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bricklayer business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White opal (1300 gp).