Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has wavy white hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. Heward is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Charles was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.