Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 gnolls 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: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown tunic with red highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His gray fur is heavily combed to the left. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Quick abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a green costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 21000 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.