Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His chestnut hair is cut short. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his mother 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. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Heward never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and green robe with the hood down. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Expand his business; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bellfounder they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is singed and shortened. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.