Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He wears his brown hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 Courier profession.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his red hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Hunter hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.