Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Gerard was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has silver hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has golden hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. 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: He was born in a small forest village. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is auburn and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Miles wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).