Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Roger was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. The war was a terrible time for him, and Godfrey does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He very much looks the part of a Seamstress. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Coral (60 gp).

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 is wearing a long, brown cloak. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.