Description: This malnourished man sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 became a Courier soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Beiro grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His hair is red and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Efferil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Efferil has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.