Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 190 pp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.