Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and carries swords. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Howard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 cp. Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Simple lock.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.