Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is black and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 sp. Amber (100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has red hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west to a Fletcher, Randal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).