Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Sailor, Gerald learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Sailor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is chestnut and curly. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 45000 sp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Amber (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, marred by beers. His hair is chestnut and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thomas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Peter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

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

Possessions: 19000 sp.