Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length brown hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She has silver hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Helen was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bellfounder. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Geoffrey grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired her part-time. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Vicky and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).