Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerald will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gerald was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 86. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Slave Trader profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Solomon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raymond will drive conversation. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and human compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.