Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gerard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gerard decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a Detective first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. She married young, but lost her spouse to orcs. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sellsword. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vicky will drive conversation. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Vicky was born with her father's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith mother left him crippled. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).