Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Gerald 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 east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 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 revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Locksmith. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Everard was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Locksmith. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Rolf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and tan tie. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Everard will drive conversation. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Everard has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).