Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and auburn. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.