Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is harsh and unforgiving.

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 moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Heward and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears yellow trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. His tied-back hair is auburn. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is blonde and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 38000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the north. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. White opal (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.