Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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 has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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 Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3200 gp. Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.