Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length auburn hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the west to a Sculptor, Gerard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Charles is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Charles hails from a village terrorized by drow. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp).