Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. Through the years after Erevan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Erevan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Thervan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Mindartis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thamior embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Thamior was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.