Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. 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: Howard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A freak accident while working with his Stylist father left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers grey and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries rapiers. He has moderate length blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Jade (160 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Oloric speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Gifted from a young age, Oloric studied abroad. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.