Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His hair is short and silver. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'7". She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her mace, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Flask lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed 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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Blossom was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Actor. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a grey small hat and grey clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and curly. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. The war was a terrible time for her, and Mary does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Mary was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his black robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Merihim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Merihim took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tan trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Dilettante. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing her hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.