Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 mother 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Roger wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carter. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Chad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Chad never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is singed and shortened. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.