Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Howard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Howard studied abroad. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a blue small hat and blue clothes. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She has brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Crowbar. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gorga studied abroad. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Jak was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Spice Merchant; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.