Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, marred by sweets. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Solomon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Geva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears an entirely violet suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.