Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Rael was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Rael decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3100 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished scimitar as well. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is an amazing painter.

History: Paelias was born with his mother's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Paelias's homeland. Paelias decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Immeral was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Immeral's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.