Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Everard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Everard managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is lengthy. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Gardener. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Gardener. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 cp. Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.