Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Bertram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her mace with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a Sculptor first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Sculptor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a Crown-heir first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gorga grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gorga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Cook again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.