Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. During his travels, Howard and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Howard discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Howard fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has white hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His blue hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Balam hails from a village terrorized by drow. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mardred grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sapply studied abroad. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sapply fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Coral (50 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. A true patriot, Hlin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Hlin was born with her father's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with her Ploughman father left her crippled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her red crest in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Weaver, but she got bored and became a Sage. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 gp.