Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Heward has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 22000 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He has golden hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Odo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Simon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Geoffrey was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.