Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Howard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of brigands 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp. Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mayor profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but he was a colossal failure. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

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

Possessions: Tourmaline (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When Elaim reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a sword on his belt. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60000 cp. Banded agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).