Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his right side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A true patriot, Dean would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Tim has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.