Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heward will drive conversation. 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, Heward is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

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

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kody does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Kody reached his early adolescence his Human 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amber (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Gunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 33000 sp.