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 has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amber (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has slicked back brown hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp.