Description: He stands about 2'10" and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his silver hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Bertram never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an entirely blue suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His head has been shaved. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Glim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When Glim reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (130 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, red cloak. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Tomi hails from a village terrorized by goblins. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, and carries hand crossbows. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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. Paymon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jade (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Aldous was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Glassblower. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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 (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her crest is brass and very short. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Sora wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane, Depressed. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is red and curly. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tethren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fisher.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.