Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jet (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Engraver who has hired him part-time. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Simon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Simon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Emerald (1200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his red hair up. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).