Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. In his 12th 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's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 160 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has green eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.