Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

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

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Richard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 28000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Randal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Holy water. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear tan tank tops with white pants. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).