Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull red iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 north. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: He 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 moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a red deerstalker hat and red clothes. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

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

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Patrick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and white tie. His hair is white and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.