Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 18000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his lavender fur well, parting it to the left. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Beast alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is still thick. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.