Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east to a Apothecary, Howard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: He wears black trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ratanák speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ratanák grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Chassath was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Oppah was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.