Description: He very much looks the part of a Courier, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 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: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hammers and shortbows. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear flannel. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.