Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. 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 unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Gilbert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gilbert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 sp. Banded agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Simon is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.