Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heward embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

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

Possessions: 1500 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 a crush on the local Bowyer; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Nicholas was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dilettante. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barkeep they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peter grew up listening to his father's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.