Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gilbert is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His silver hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Soapmaker mother left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: A 5'1" southern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heward will drive conversation. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the west. Heward was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fisher. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp).