Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. 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, Gerald is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spice Merchant and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has gray eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emmeline grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Glassblower. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

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. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.