Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Gerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Gerald was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

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

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Guard. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She wears a brown collared shirt and violet skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished flail as well. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp.

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 wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Thervan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her gray fur is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Moon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She tends to her Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Oppleby was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 Laborer. He became a Laborer soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Server; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a great chef.

History: Agatha was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp.