Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Bernard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Hunter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears his silver crest down. His red eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Two Llamas will drive conversation. 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: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Two Llamas was taken on many hunting expeditions. Two Llamas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 160 gp.