Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is chestnut and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gerald 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. Gerald 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Everard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 25000 cp. Black pearl (600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 sp. White pearl (150 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Norman was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp.