Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has worked as a Courier like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears just a white suit. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Peren enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Peren 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. Peren decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp. Citrine (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He wears his auburn hair down. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Interpreter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. 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: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Ahvain was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

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