Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Heward alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 28000 cp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the east. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: This man wears a pastel vest and prefers white and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears just a blue suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Frederick was born with his mother's beautiful face. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is physically well-built. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Dustin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.