Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerald will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears long strands of opal and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man likes to wear grey tank tops with green pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is still thick. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.