Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His tied-back hair is white. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gerard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Gerard was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gerard decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard 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 criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bernard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Bernard. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

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. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has no hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.