Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Heward is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Heward abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Gunter lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

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

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sellsword profession.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his red hair up. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp.