Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears long strands of sapphire and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy cinnamon fur. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has a hunchback. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His dark red hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He became a Sellsword soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gerard hails from a village terrorized by orcs. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Gerard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Amber (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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 further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears professional attire. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her red hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Emen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.