Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spice Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Courier. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his red hair down. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Soveliss was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Jade (90 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Berrian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Berrian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).