Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a large brown jacket. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Gerard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He became a Scribe soon after.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his black hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished dagger as well. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was a Bowyer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Amber (120 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.