Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A 5'9" northern woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is golden and curly. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sarah hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp.