Description: This light-skinned male wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gerald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2900 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is cut short. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Miles was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Miles's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he has a crush on the local brewer

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp.