Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Howard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Howard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Howard reached his early adolescence his Halfling 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear green tank tops with violet pants. His red fur is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Seven enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Expert school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His green crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Donaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Donaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Purban was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Gardener job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 cp.