Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Gerard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gerard's homeland. Gerard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 receives visions of the future at random moments

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. Guy abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp.