Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his blonde hair up. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Nutae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the south. After coming to the age of reason, Riardon took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tattered old clothes. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black and curly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

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

Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.