Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Gerald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sculptor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east to a Sculptor, Gunter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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 Jocelyn was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jocelyn's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Jocelyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has white hair. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Debt, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 29000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is blonde and very short. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.