Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Armorer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Traubon was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Mary is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mary was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and carries kukris. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Kadana was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Backpack.