Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Gerald reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has never given up on his writing dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Bricklayer again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Amber (60 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur is beige and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Three is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ghaliver was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.