Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and carries clubs. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Howard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Howard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a grey wide-brimmed hat and grey clothes. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses like a well dressed Glassblower does. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a Barber, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Glassblower and was forced into it by her family; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Peridot (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: He was born in the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.