Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. 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: Heward was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3100 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Arha alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries with her a set of crossbows on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She has wavy silver hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Lance is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Lance has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Disease, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).