Description: He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is silver and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Egelina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Courier, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Shane 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. Shane 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp.