Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Howard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Watson was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears professional attire, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is golden. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Damien was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bowyer. After a long history of fighting, Damien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 gp.