Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear grey tank tops with black pants. He wears his white hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Gerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This western man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Cory was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 39000 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Miles was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.