Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is silver and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Howard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 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 wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. He has worked as a Sculptor like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. Coral (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Altho is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Altho's homeland. Altho decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2900 sp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Rose (50 gp).