Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Miner profession.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Paelias liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a music tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.