Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Carter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: This western man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Alice was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Alice's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Alice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Blue quartz (12 gp).