Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Howard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Animal Trainer. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 320 pp. Sard (80 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).