Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Heward and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Emma enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 170 gp.