Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was a Barber, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. 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. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has moderate length auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student he started as a Sellsword, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barrister.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his silver hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sailor profession.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His first spouse was a Sailor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He has dyed his greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Baradad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Baradad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Baradad decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She has worked as a Layabout like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.