Description: He dresses like a well dressed Courier does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azaki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 330 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, grey shirt, and black tie. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Laucian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He likes to wear violet tank tops with black pants. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Mindartis was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.