Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 18000 cp. Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: He wears a black tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is physically well-built. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. 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: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. His silver hair is still thick. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He uses divination through singing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a yellow vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.