Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This malnourished man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a great chef.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith father left him crippled. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, violet shirt, and white tie. His blonde hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.