Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his red hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Gerald learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Hrathy lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 340 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Brewer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her white hair is well kept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xanaphia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 240 gp.