Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a dilettante and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Fletcher. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west to a Fletcher, William learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His red hair is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Hunter was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Farmer. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). 1 Good lock.