Description: He very much looks the part of a Courier, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by sweets. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Clerebold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. White pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is lengthy. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Good lock.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Peren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 12000 cp. Azurite (9 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook, marred by beers. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1500 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).