Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a spear on his belt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Kyle lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Slave Trader they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Body Guard, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears long strands of sapphire and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is typically in her Courier uniform. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Courier but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

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

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.