Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerald was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local brewer

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadwisa studied abroad. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.