Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is cut short. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Gerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and usually wears his red robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is blonde and curly. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).