Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Howard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith mother left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is an epitome of beauty. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is cut short. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.