Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her dagger. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Phann was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Silvo 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: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and brown tie. She carries with her a set of morningstars, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a tattooed face.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears just a brown suit, marred by teas. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1400 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.