Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears yellow 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 pickaxe. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to gnolls.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Halimath was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.