Description: This man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Howard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is brown and curly. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries a battered bow and tarnished pickaxe as well. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A true patriot, Katherine would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Katherine's homeland. Katherine decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is typically in her Sailor uniform. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).