Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She sports blonde long hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Harriet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).