Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Heward is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Nagrette hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Taklinn studied abroad. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.