Description: An older man who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Bertram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10 pp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Doctor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in a small desert village. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy violet suit. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Jocelyn's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north to a Body Guard, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.