Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Miner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Gerald took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up nunchaku and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (100 gp).

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has no hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gunter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Norman never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.