Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 cp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Amnon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with brown slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His bronze crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has wavy rusty crest. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.