Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has moderate length brown hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Vanuath abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.