Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Richard and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Richard discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Richard fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Courier does. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 34000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ralf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ralf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a violet broad hat and violet clothes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Everard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Everard studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 47000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.