Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heward's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 370 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: She stands about 3'11" and wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Seamstress father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Pikar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Pikar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her auburn hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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 get laid; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 78. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in a small island village. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan vest and prefers violet and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1700 sp.