Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and warhammers. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Naeris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His head has been shaved. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Tharivol abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.