Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jade (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When Jacoba reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ilga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thoradin was born with his mother's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is short and blonde. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jade (40 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Ermina was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.