Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Qualen took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 160 gp.