Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. 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 greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Heward was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His hair is short and chestnut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Lewis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.