Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Heward hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Performer. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Engraver uniform. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Anselm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).