Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Heward learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Blacksmith. He has worked as a Blacksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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

History: Born in the south to a Servant, Patrick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Servant. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shane studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Servant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his black hair up. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. The war was a terrible time for him, and Robert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born in the south to a Tanner, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Tanner. He struck the Tanner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.