Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Anselm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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 was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 100 gp.