Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks, marred by teas. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: He was born in the east. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished sword as well. His brown fur is still thick. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bowyer. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is short and chestnut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Nelkin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Nelkin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nelkin decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Dilettante kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Oskar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oskar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a black coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brass crest is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Detective, but she got bored and became a Herbalist. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.