Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 3'4" northern woman, she dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Layabout first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barkeep; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a hunchback. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 gp.