Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Howard took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 sp. White pearl (130 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

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 wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 cp. Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a hunchback. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Coral (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is black and very short. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Valafar studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.