Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He usually wears his tan robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Frederick wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Frederick took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His black hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Junk Dealer, who enjoyed hunting, Percival was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Percival took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up halberd and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roland embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.