Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by teas. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Marshal but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Clerebold learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Crown-heir. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: An older man who wears a black top hat and black clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.