Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Bertram is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 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.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and black tie. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His fur is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tricking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Shoemaker uniform. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amber (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jet (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. 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 passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).