Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bather business.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Howard's homeland. Howard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of a Jeweler, who enjoyed hunting, Ilde was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has no hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Jeweler, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She got into the Barrister business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Dilettante, but she got bored and became a Barrister. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.