Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Howard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Howard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 sp. Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: A 3'8" northern man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 170 gp. Coral (110 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.