Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Gerald was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gerald's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is black and curly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 17000 cp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is white and very short. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.