Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. 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: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gerald's homeland. Gerald decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

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

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is greedy

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Diggory 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).