Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Howard reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blue hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Mara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Naivara was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 gp.