Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is lengthy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerald studied abroad. 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. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of amethyst and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 14000 cp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a violet costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Buckler.