Description: A middle-aged man, he usually wears his white robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Courier responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 pp. Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Locksmith. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has black hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 struck the Locksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A 4'11" northern man, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).