Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Raer 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. Raer decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Unemployed does, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small island village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Courier born in the past three hundred years. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Snafû 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. Snafû decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 90 pp. Tourmaline (80 gp).