Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich western family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2700 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Lance was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Lance has worked very hard to control his curse. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Servant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Thomas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Thomas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 17000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of emerald and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.