Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Gerard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his silver hair up. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. 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 he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Theodoric was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theodoric fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Through the years after Alexandre was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Alexandre's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.