Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heward studied abroad. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Fire opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large red jacket. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He tends to his Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.