Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard 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 his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Logical, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is black. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp.