Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Heward reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kyle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man wears white trousers with blue and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Norman was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).