Description: This western man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Heward's homeland. Heward decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports white long hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 34000 sp. Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his father's many stories. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Nazû learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.