Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Howard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His lavender fur is long and unkept. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 30000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.