Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Courier business.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This man wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mortician. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. 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 Mortician. He has worked as a Mortician like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of hammers on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: This western man wears professional attire. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.