Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Heward would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and chestnut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peter grew up listening to his father's many stories. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Hunter alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Hunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.