Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His hair is auburn and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest and is in decent physical shape. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Gerard began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Chad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and carries bastard swords. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.