Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He has wavy golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Howard reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ahvain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1700 sp. White opal (800 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 6 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barrister. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a Barrister soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.