Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Bertram was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gray fur. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long gray fur kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her hair is short and black. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.