Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, marred by sweets. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Heward and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Holy water.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and green pants. His blonde hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Lance and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (20 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his bow, and carries bows. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 80. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2500 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Alex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Alex was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bellfounder. He has worked as a Bellfounder like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Laborer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Everburning torch.