Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Heward would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Eleanor was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is physically well-built. His red hair is still thick. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Conrad was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.