Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His black hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished crossbow as well. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp. Malachite (13 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 1 Holy water. 4 Antitoxin.