Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a Tanner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raymond grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: Cory hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 15000 cp. Amethyst (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Simon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.