Description: A 2'11" eastern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has gray eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Howard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'10" northern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born into a rich family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 Miller. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A 3'3" western man, he wears just a green suit. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).