Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Blacksmith business.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (60 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 26000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.