Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aramil was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This malnourished man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. Through the years after Rendar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rendar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Igden was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gargax grew up listening to his father's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Gargax took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.