Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is golden and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

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

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of emerald and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy red hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Justin began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp.