Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Howard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Howard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and purple. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears baggy blue pantaloons and a grey scarf, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Hugh learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.