Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is red and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather, marred by chocolates. He has brown hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.