Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heward isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Jade (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His black hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: He was born in the west. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 46000 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull white sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. Emerald (900 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this southern man dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Simon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp).