Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Heward was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Painter. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Red garnet (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has no hair. 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 resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man wears a green tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Manfred isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Bowyer. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cory speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 31000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.