Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Architect, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.