Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Conrad managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Silver holy symbol.