Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heward does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 19000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his white hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 6'3" eastern man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

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. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gerard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 Armorer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).